Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you on this Monday afternoon? Mom is writing to you now because as I am typing this to you we are headed for getting a really bad thunder & lightning storm. It is already raining & the thunder is pretty good. It is also getting darker by the minute. The weather channel called for some severe storms & looks like they were correct with that. Hope it is a quick one as Mom is still studying. I took an exam earlier. 56 questions 7 took me 20 minutes to do it. Not bad, huh? I am now working on the introduction to Patient Care. There are lots of things I already knew but some things I didn't while I cared for you. I think I will do well on this 2nd chapter of this course. I know that you are with me still every step of the way & I thank you so much my sweet precious son. It is because of you that I have done so well up to this point. 
 So Mom just had to take a quick break from writing to you as the storm was so intense that I wanted to see it & went out on the balcony to video it a bit...Mom is now soaked...lol. I also had to hold Ozzy as he was scared of the thunder. Poor little guy. The storm is pretty much over now. It lasted about 20 minutes & it is getting lighter outside now. I remember that you hated them so much & you had every right to. It was scary for Mom as well. I wonder if you are still afraid of it or if you think differently of them now. So many things I wonder about & are curious of. I hope to get a reading done fairly soon so maybe you can help me out with some of my questions. I will let you know as that gets closer.
 Last night Mom got to chat with Grandpa & Debbie for a bit. Things are good. Grammy is still having a few bad days. Makes me sad still but I know she will get better. Just takes time...just like every thing else. Aunt Beck texted me last night to let me know that her & John will be headed to Maine for some camping. They will be back on the 25th. I believe that Bean & her husband are with them as well for a few days. I know they will have a good time. You should go visit with them if you can. I know they would love it. I will chat with Meme tomorrow or the next day to see how things are. We skyped with Tubal & Karen last night. They are doing well. Tubal sounds so much better but did have another scare last week. We worry about them. They need to take it easy & they don't. They both are so sweet. I know you would like them. They would love you. My friend told me to tell you hello again. He is doing good. He got wonderful news last week & Mom is so happy for him. It is such a relief for him & that is just what was needed. He is just a great guy that keeps getting sh*t on by so many.....now I hope with this news he can see the light at the end of the tunnel & he can do something for himself. He deserves it. I hope that when he reads this letter he knows just how awesome he is. I know he doesn't hear that nearly enough by his loved ones but I hope he knows he is & that he is so special to Mom. That is all the updates I have for you right now. I know there will be more later in the week as today is only Monday. I do have your daily prayer for the day though. Here it is:
 July 18~ Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Almighty God....bless our land with honourable industry, sound learning & pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, & confusion; from pride & arrogancy & from every evil way. Defend our liberties & fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds & tongues. Endure with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in Thy name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice & peace at home & that through obedience to Thy law, we may show forth Thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness & in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in Thee to fail. Amen. We cannot earn God's favor, but God is pleased to bless those who seek to honor him. Amen.
 Well, the storm is finally over for now. There may be more later on but this one has passed us now. The clouds are still heavy & the blue skies & sun are gone. I don't think I will be seeing anything later in the sky. The moon last night was so bight. I smile & whispered to you. Did you hear Mom? I will do it again tonight as well. I hope your night is all that you want it to be with learning, helping others, adventures to go on, etc.... while I sleep tonight. Come visit with Mom. I miss you so much & I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are forever in my heart, mind & soul. You are my true hero & my wind beneath my wings. Continue to fly high & free. Watch over us all. Thanks Tyler. Good night & sweet dreams.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!